Md. Code, Environment § 17-403
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 17-403, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§17–403.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A person who violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate offense.
(b) (1) In addition to any other sanction under this subtitle, a civil action may be brought against a person for a violation of this title, or any regulation adopted under this title.
(2) A person may be liable for a civil penalty under this subsection not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.
(c) Any penalties collected under this section shall be paid into the Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund, established under § 5–203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.
(2) Each day that a person conducts marine contractor services without a license constitutes a separate offense.
(b) (1) In addition to any other sanction under this subtitle, a civil action may be brought against a person for a violation of this title, or any regulation adopted under this title.
(2) A person may be liable for a civil penalty under this subsection not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.
(c) Any penalties collected under this section shall be paid into the Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund, established under § 5–203.1 of this article, to be used for the administration of the Board.
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